This question is based on the Literary Appreciation. 'Your no-good pig, and here I am...

JAMB 2006

This question is based on the Literary Appreciation.
'Your no-good pig, and here I am feeding him everyday letting him sleep in my house. I got a knife from the kitchen. I am going to kill that pig.'
Patricia Melo: The Killer
The speaker in the excerpt above is trying to

A. brace himself up for the action
B. report the pig before killing it
C. contemplate the killing of the pig
D. justify the action of killing the pig

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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation

The speaker is expressing anger and frustration towards the pig, calling it "no-good" and mentioning how they have been feeding and sheltering it. By stating these grievances before saying, "I am going to kill that pig," the speaker is trying to rationalize or justify their decision to kill it.

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